Welcome to my cozy and classic tartan plaid holiday home tour! Grab a warm cup of coffee, cozy up, and come inside as I share with you how I decorated our home for Christmas.
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Welcome to the Blogger’s Best Holiday Home Tour
This week I’m excited to join 30 of my blogging friends for the Blogger’s Best Holiday Home Tour hosted by Kelly at The Tattered Pew. I’m blessed to call Kelly a friend in real life, and I’m so thankful for her encouragement and support. If you don’t know Kelly yet, I hope you will take some time to go and visit her blog to see how she decorated her gorgeous new home for the holidays. If you love the look of traditional decor blended with unique vintage finds like me, then I know you’ll love Kelly and her classic, effortless style.
For my friends visiting from Stacy at Bricks ‘n Blooms, welcome! Doesn’t Stacy’s home look beautiful all decked out for Christmas? I can’t wait to see how she decorates her new farmhouse next year.
If this is your first time at Midwest Life and Style, thanks for stopping by. I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Jen. A wife, mom of two, and lifelong Nebraskan. Here at MWLS, you’ll find a little bit of everything, including made from scratch recipes, affordable home decor, and inspiration for everyday living.
Okay, enough introductions for now. Grab a cup of holiday cheer, and join me for my cozy and classic tartan plaid home tour.
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A Cozy and Classic Tartan Plaid Holiday Home Tour
The Entry
Welcome to my holiday home tour! If you haven’t guessed yet, this year, I used a blue, green, and tartan plaid color palette to decorate our home for Christmas. It’s a bit of a change from the traditional red and gold colors I used for last year’s holiday home tour, but I love the classic wintry look.
I’m always so sad when it’s time to pack away all of the Christmas decor. I feel like our home looks so bare. Does anyone else feel this way, too? Since this year’s colors are more neutral, I can leave most of the decor up all winter long. Then I get to enjoy it a bit longer! Just the thought of it makes my heart extra happy since Christmas is my favorite time of the year.
Our entry is styled with some of my favorite vintage pieces. This repurposed dresser was a thrift store find that I stripped down and refinished. It was one of the very first projects I shared here on the blog and still one of the DIYs that I’m most proud of.
On the dresser, I added a few more vintage finds, including some Christmas postcards and an old typewriter dressed up with some winter greenery.
To add to the wintry feel, I hung a chippy wood snowflake on our front door. I picked it up at a vintage holiday market a few years ago. I love how simple it is, and like the rest of my decor, I can leave it up once Christmas is over.
DIY Drop Zone
Since we don’t have a mudroom for coats and backpacks, I added this shelf with hooks to our entry a few years ago to create a drop zone. Most of the time, the coats and bags still end up tossed all over the counter or floor. But a mom can always hope, right?
Above the shelf, I draped a pine garland. It’s so realistic looking and one of my favorites to use throughout our home.
Then I added a bell garland that I picked up from the dollar spot at Target a few seasons ago, some flocked pinecones, and tucked in some twinkle lights. Because you can never have too many twinkle lights at Christmas! They’re so magical.
On the hooks, I hung an old pair of skates and a basket with a cozy green blanket tucked inside. And guess what? The skates will stay up throughout the winter too.
Are you sensing a theme yet? I’m all about keeping things simple after the holidays. The less I have to rush to clean up and pack away, the better.
Christmas Garland On The Staircase
I don’t think I’ve shared this view before. Mostly because I’m not in love with the gold oak woodwork. I intended to paint the railings before the holidays, but between a busy work schedule and our kitchen reno, I ran just plain ran out of time (and steam). Maybe I’ll get it done before next Christmas.
To help dress up the staircase (and detract from the gold oak stain), I used two pine garlands to create a classic Christmas look. It’s the same garland that I used on the shelf in our drop zone, and I used it on the mantle in our living room too.
I added in a few gold magnolia picks, and more flocked pinecones to give the garland a bit of color. Then, to finish, I tied on some blue velvet ribbons and wrapped some gold bells around the newel post.
I can’t forget about the basket on the stairs and the pretty tartan plaid throw blanket. It might sound strange, but this basket was one of the first things I purchased when we bought our two-story home almost six years ago. It’s the perfect place to hide all of the random clutter (like toys, and all of the bags and coats that don’t get hung up in the drop zone). It’s saved me from making countless extra trips up and down the stairs. Definitely, money well spent.
The Dining Room
Our dining room makes quite a few appearances here on the blog. It’s one of the rooms in our home that I like to decorate the most. And you’ll often see it shared as part of the monthly supper club group I’m a part of.
This month I shared ideas for how to style a festive Christmas tablescape. It might just be one of my favorite tables yet.
I used a tartan plaid scarf as a table runner and added a pair of snowy grapevine trees. Mine trees are several years old, but I found a similar style [HERE].
For me, it’s the details that make a table setting special, and these DIY napkin rings were the perfect way to finish my table.
Additional inspiration for our dining room came from the large paper snowflakes hanging from our chandelier. They were a post-holiday sale find from last year. As soon as I saw them I knew exactly how I would use them.
I love how they make the dining room feel extra magical and remind me of a snow-covered forest in the winter.
The tree in the front window of our dining room is one of three in our home. I love being greeted by the glow of its lights when I pull into our driveway each evening after work.
I used a mix of blue, green, and gold ornaments to decorate, and I even found some pretty plaid paper to wrap the gifts under the tree.
My friend, Stephanie, from Casa Watkins Living, helped me design some free printable Christmas gift tags to match this year’s theme, too. She knocked it out of the park, don’t you think?
Of all of the decor in the dining room, I may have saved my favorite for last. This beautiful sign is from Lauren and Chad at Between You and Me Signs. I adore the design and the verse, which is the true reason for the season.
The Bedroom
This year I kept things simple in our bedroom with just a few cozy touches, including a tree and some holiday greenery.
It took some convincing, but after years of begging, I finally talked my husband into putting up a tree in our room. We have a flocked one, and although it’s a bit messy, I love it. One of my favorite things to do each night is to snuggle up by the glow of the lights. There’s really nothing better.
On the bed, I used our everyday bedding and added a few green velvet pillows and a plaid blanket to give it a touch of Christmas.
It wouldn’t be a holiday home tour if one of our pets didn’t make an appearance. Our bed is one of Chloe’s favorite places to cozy up and snooze the day away. Of course, as soon as I started to take photos for the tour, she decided to crash the shoot.
A Cozy and Classic Tartan Plaid Holiday Home Tour
Thank you so much for visiting today! I hope you enjoyed our cozy and classic tartan plaid holiday home tour. I have a lot more Christmas ideas to share with you in the coming weeks, including our festive front porch and some scrumptious holiday treats!
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Tour More Holiday Homes
Next, go visit Libbie at A Life Unfolding, and see all of the gorgeous homes that are part of the Blogger’s Best Holiday Home Tour linked below.
Merry Christmas ~
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I loved your beautiful holiday home tour, Jen! The blues and greens are absolutely gorgeous and those snowflakes in the dining room are magical! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much, Lynne. Merry Christmas to you, too!
Jen I love the warm and cozy vibe and the colors are right up my alley. I like to decorate more for winter than Christmas too! Happy holidays!
Thank you, Ann. Happy holidays, friend!
Everything is just beautiful Jen! I love that the neutrals and pop of dark green – just stunning!
Thank you so much, Ana
Wow, Jen! I am loving your color combo! Tartan plaid is a fav of mine! And your tree is just gorgeous! So wonderful hopping with you – Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you so much, Jen. I just love plaid during the holidays. Merry Christmas to you too!
Jen, if I lived closer to you one morning you would come downstairs and that dresser would be gone!! I am really digging the blues and greens you are using!!
Ha! You should have seen the dresser before I gave her a makeover. What a mess! It was a labor of love for sure. So happy you stopped by Jennifer and glad to be touring with you this week. Cheers!
Jen your home is gorgeous and I love the typewriter. So many gorgeous touches in your Christmas home!
Thank you so much, Cindy! Happy holidays!❤
I absolutely adore your Christmas decor and how cozy your entire home looks. I can see why the kitty loves the bed. I would too if I was surrounded by so much joy! Glad I’m hopping with you this week. Merry Christmas! pinned
Thank you so much, Cindy. Merry Christmas to you too, friend!
I absolutely love your green and blue tartan plaid theme! Your home decor just flows from space to space. I too, love my Christmas decor to be more winter-themed, so I’m not in a rush to take it down. And we northerners need all the help we can get in January! Thanks for the tour!
Thank you so much, Lora. Winter gets to be long here in Nebraska too, so at least my home will feel warm and cozy inside.
Your colour scheme is so gorgeous Jen! I love how your Christmas decor is elegant but also so inviting.
Thank you, Shawna. Happy to be touring with you this week. One of my favorite weeks of the blogging year!
You’ve outdone yourself again with your beautiful Christmas home tour. Every photo I liked more than the last. And love how you’ve carried the theme throughout your entire home. Pinned!
That is so kind of you. Thank you, AnnMarie. I appreciate it so much, and I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. Happy holidays!
Jen,
Your holiday home tour is just lovely!
I enjoyed all of the plaid touches, and the pretty bells you have around your home.
Thank you for sharing so much beautiful inspiration.
xoxo,
Brendt
Thank you, Brendt. Happy holidays to you sweet friend!
I absolutely loved your home to her, Jen! You have so many special details, and I love the fact you can keep most of these decorations up well past Christmas. I especially love your drop zone and those paper stars above your dining table. Beautiful!
Thank you, Crissy. As long as it took to decorate, I’m looking very forward to not having to rush to take it all down.
Love those rich green tartan plaid colors through out your holiday decorating! This is the first year I haven’t used a lot of plaid and now I’m missing it. Lovely tour Jen! Happy holidays!
Thank you so much, Michelle. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season as well!
Your classic wintery look is splendid and so cozy! The pine garland and bell garland are perfect together. I just love your dining room and table setting. You are all ready for Christmas! Here’s to many new Christmas memories in your beautifully decorted home!
Thank you, Kim. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
I am so loving the green tartan plaid for the holidays, Jen! In fact, you’ve inspired me to incorporate some of that into my own home one of these holidays. Everything is so beautiful.
Thank you so much, Kim. I’m happy you love it as much as I do. Holiday home tour week is always one of my favorites. So much beautiful inspiration. I’m already getting ideas for next year!
Jen!!! I loved your home tour! The plaid was gorgeous and I love the blues!!! I want to do blue at Christmas, but then I always pull out red lol 😆 so the opposite haha!!
Thank you so much, Aliya. I usually love the traditional red and thought I would miss it this year, but I am really enjoying the more calming blue and green colors. Plus, I can leave it all up after Christmas!
I loooooove the plaid, Jen!!! It’s so festive but in such a unique and peaceful way!
Thank you, Robyn. I’m loving the plaid. The blues and greens are calmer like you said, but still feel festive for the holidays.
Jen your style is so classic and beautiful! You know I love greens and blues so seeing your Christmas decor gives me all the cozy feels! Thank you for joining me this week! Pinning!
Thank you sweet friend, and thank you for once again hosting such a wonderful holiday home tour. Hope we can catch up for coffee in a few weeks!
Jen,
The greens and the plaids are just beautiful! I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season. xx
Thank you so much, Libbie. Wishing you a wonderful holiday as well!
Jen,
You home is so perfect. I love all your plaid! So glad we doing this tour together.
Thank you, Rachel. I always look so forward to the holiday home tours.
Jen, your home looks absolutely gorgeous decked out for Christmas. I love all the greenery and cozy vibes! Pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you, Cecilia. It’s always so fun to do these holiday home tours.
Your home is so pretty…I love your decorating style. You have curated your treasures in a graceful style. When I look at your home I can actually see a family living there. I decorate with treasures that will last the winter season as well. I love to decorate but taking it down in a months time doesn’t work for me.😋 This way I get to enjoy them for awhile. Thank you for showing your lovely home.
Hi, Lorri! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour. And I’m glad we’re on the same wavelength about Christmas and winter decor. It takes so much time to put up, why not enjoy it a little longer?
Your home looks gorgeous decked out for Christmas. I am a plaid lover and green tartan plaid looks wonderful for Christmas.
I am a too. Thank you so much, Paula
Jen I love the tartan plaid theme! It looks so pretty in your home! That vintage typewriter is super cool too! xo
Thanks so much, Stacy. I was so happy to find the typewriter a few summers ago at a vintage sale and I’m loving the plaid this holiday season. Merry Christmas to you!